Waterfall and Overflow Pools and Jacuzzis for Yachts
Centro Italia Yachting® is a leading specialist in designing and crafting pools and wellness areas on board yachts, superyachts, and cruise ships. We offer bespoke, technologically advanced engineering solutions, including state-of-the-art overflow and waterfall pools.
Transforming Skimmer Pools into Overflow or Waterfall Systems
One of the most requested services by shipyards and yacht owners is converting a skimmer pool into an overflow or waterfall system. This upgrade combines refined design, ultimate comfort, and cutting-edge engineering, enhancing both the aesthetic appeal and the functional performance of the pool.
Why Convert a Skimmer Pool?
Skimmer pools collect water through inlets located just below the pool edge. In contrast, overflow or waterfall pools channel water into a perimeter trough or along a continuous edge, creating a striking mirror-like visual effect and ensuring more uniform water circulation.
Beyond aesthetics, this system offers concrete benefits, including:
- Quiet operation
- Enhanced water quality
- Automated management
Advanced level sensors and PLC controls guarantee precise operation, reducing maintenance needs and improving everyday usability.
Modifications for Fiberglass (GRP) Pools on Yachts
For fiberglass (GRP) pools, conversion requires technical precision but is entirely feasible thanks to the expertise of Centro Italia Yachting’s engineering team. The process follows three main stages:
- Carefully dismantling the pool onboard and transferring it to one of our refit hubs in Italy or Europe.
- Structural modification, including the addition and resin application of the new overflow or waterfall channel.
- Reinstallation onboard, filtration system upgrade, and final functional testing.
This approach ensures seamless integration with existing structures while maintaining the lightweight strength and durability characteristic of composite materials.
Conversion for Stainless Steel or Aluminum Pools
Pools made from AISI 316L stainless steel or aluminum alloy can be converted directly onboard—if space and conditions allow—or at one of our technical hubs within major refit shipyards.
The new overflow or waterfall edge is fabricated in our workshop and then installed and welded onboard, ensuring structural continuity and premium aesthetic quality. Filtration systems are upgraded with intelligent PLC control, fully integrated with onboard systems.
Quality Assurance and Craftsmanship
Conversions are executed both at our workshops—in Savona, La Spezia, Fano, Antalya, and Istanbul—and directly onboard by teams experienced in yacht and superyacht operations.
Every project is supervised by onboard engineers, who manage technical coordination, functional testing, and documentation updates, guaranteeing full compliance with international standards.
Integration with Control and Diagnostic Systems
All pools converted to overflow or waterfall systems are managed via a Centro Italia Yachting PLC, integrable with onboard networks via Ethernet or Wi-Fi. Proprietary software enables:
- Real-time monitoring and diagnostics of operational parameters
- Remote water level management
- Automatic synchronization with pumps, blowers, and disinfection systems
This ensures precise, centralized control, optimizing energy efficiency and operational safety.
Solutions for Pools Without a Compensation Tank
When onboard space does not allow for a compensation tank, Centro Italia Yachting has developed a patented solution using integrated level sensors within the overflow or waterfall channel, connected to a dedicated PLC.
This system guarantees proper hydraulic balance and stable operation even without a compensation tank, maintaining the performance of a professional-grade installation.
Request a Technical Consultation and Custom Design
Each conversion is a unique project requiring careful technical analysis, precise surveying, and feasibility studies. Centro Italia Yachting offers a complete service: site survey, 3D design, construction, testing, and final certification.
With our extensive experience in the nautical sector and commitment to technological innovation, we can transform any onboard pool into a masterpiece of wellness engineering, perfectly integrated with the yacht’s aesthetics and systems.
For more information, call our toll-free number 800 931 931 or email info@centroitaliayachting.com.
We convert skimmer pools or jacuzzis into overflow or waterfall systems for:
